Caregiver1

My husband was banded a week ago today and our 8 yr old son is enjoying the excessive gas. ;D He lost 14 lbs before the surgery by cutting out the carbs and had only lost 7 lbs since the surgery. Doctor says he is retaining Water and his port site is still swollen. He starts soft foods tomorrow and I'm nervous for him. The nurse repeatedly advised him to take very small bites and chew-chew-chew. We'll see. He no longer has any pain, just sensitivity around the port. We go back in a month. He is going to start using the eliptical machine tomorrow for short periods of time. He is definitely worried about the excess skin and wants to be sure to keep it toned as he goes. Congrats on the 20 lbs! I really need some recipes for meals so he won't get bored. I've been keeping an eye out for posts with recipes...

I actually joined this site as a supporting spouse. My husband is having his surgery tomorrow and I am optimistic that this will be the answer. He has struggled for most of his adult life. A former football player who was encouraged to eat as much as possible worked when he was playing. Once he was no longer on the field, the eating habits were the ones that stuck, not so much the workout. I joined the website so I would have a way to communicate with others that have gone through the surgery and know what to expect post-op. It is natural to be apprehensive about any invasive procedure, so hang in there and do this for you!